Candied Sweet Potatoes With Dates And Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. small sweet potatoes
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3 Tbsp. water
3 Tbsp. brandy or 3 Tbsp. water (if preferred)
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. dates, pitted and chopped
1/3 c. pecan pieces

Preparation

Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch slices; peel slices and cut each into quarters.
Saute potatoes in butter in a large, heavy skillet 15 minutes over medium heat.
Add next 5 ingredients; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add dates; recover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to a serving dish; stir in pecans.
Serve immediately.
Yields 6 servings.